Posted by Shar on March 18, 2001, at 18:45:50
In reply to Voluntary Hospitalization, posted by Craig on March 18, 2001, at 3:18:00
Judy,
I've never been hospitalized, and it does not sound pretty, what you talked about and what Craig talked about sounds sort of scary. So, I understand why you might be worried about going in.On the other hand, I believe there must be safeguards you can take before you go in, to have someone check on you, or something like that. I don't have a good suggestion, but letting someone from the outside know you might be too scared in the hospital to benefit.
It isn't sensible to me to hospitalize someone who is terrified because then it seems you'd spend your time getting the terror under control. Maybe not.
I would like to see you get more help about your cutting. I really am concerned about you on that score. The hospital may not be the way to go, but maybe there is other therapy, or a group for folks who were sexually abused or dissociate.
Something to help you, Judy. Not to terrify. To keep you present, not dissociated. To keep you whole. I will pray for you for what it's worth.
Shar
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